Trigger Finger: Symptoms, Surgery and Rehabilitation

Recovering from trigger finger surgery requires a dedicated rehabilitation plan to avoid complications. Early identification of trigger thumb symptoms can help in choosing the right path for hand and joint recovery.

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Trigger Thumb Symptoms

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sharon Perkins

Trigger thumb, also called stenosing tenosynovitis, is caused by a problem with the flexor tendon, which bends the thumb, and the tunnel it moves through. The tunnel is made up of a series of rings, or pulleys, that keep the tendon close to the bone.